Inspired by the flexibility of building blocks, Adient has announced its latest product, the ModuGo seat. The modular car seat enables higher efficiency and lower costs alongside a highly customizable, adaptive and comfortable experience for end users, supporting agile product development and manufacturing.
Modular design
ModuGo offers an alternative to traditional manufacturing with a modular design. The design enhances assembly efficiency by 36.3% compared to conventional JIT models. It also simplifies production workflows, reducing total processes by 34% and increasing output from 50 jobs per hour (JPH) to 78 JPH using the same workforce. The modular design shortens the production line length by 72%, saving floor space.
At the heart of ModuGo is Adient’s single-base, multi-use platform philosophy. By swapping baseplates and modules, Adient and its customers can rapidly configure seat designs and functionalities tailored to different vehicle models, reducing development time and cost while maximizing flexibility.
Customization
ModuGo enables auto makers to create personalized seats that reflect their brand and the styles of different end users. Built on Adient’s Ultrathin base and lightweight frame technology, ModuGo supports full customization across structural zoning and styling, as well as material and color selection. It also supports smart features including heating, ventilation and massage. The Ultrathin base is made from 100% recyclable materials.
Adaptive support zones
ModuGo’s adaptive support mechanism is engineered for dynamic comfort. Its modular layout aligns with the body’s muscular structure, especially in the lumbar and back zones, allowing real-time adjustments that respond to driver/passenger movement.
The seat also features an open-zoned spinal support area that enhances lateral muscle support while relieving pressure along the spine, designed to improve long-distance comfort.
In related news, Adient has developed several seating concepts that prioritise comfort, functionality and resource efficiency, requirements that once conflicted with one another
